Special Needs

Serving Palm Beach County’s families of children with special needs (age birth to 22 years), the Helpline provides a one-stop shop for information, referrals and system-navigation assistance.

ACCF provides affordable quality care to children whose parents strive to provide the best for their family while maintaining a full schedule.

Adopt-A-Family aims to strengthen families with children in their efforts to achieve stability and self-sufficiency by providing access to all-encompassing services.

AVDA offers life-saving services while promoting violence-free, equitable relationships and creating the social changes necessary to end domestic and dating violence.

Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service serves the community by providing social services to strengthen individuals and families and participating in identifying, addressing, and assisting in the coordination of aid for
community needs.

Alzheimer’s Community Care provides dementia specific education and information, referrals to community-based services, linkage to respite and support groups, transportation services, and family guidance with care plans.

American Association of Caregiving Youth champions youth who care for chronically ill, injured, elderly, or disabled family members, support their role as caregivers, safeguard, and celebrate their success in school and life.

Bi-Wi “Because I’m Worth It!” International, Inc. is dedicated to building healthy self-esteem in girls and women.

Bound For College assists in guiding and supporting students through every step along their path toward success at college.

Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Children’s Home Society of Florida strives to build bridges to success for children.

Clinics Can Help collects, restores, and distributes gently used medical equipment to low-income patients in Palm Beach County.

Communities In Schools surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

The Community Health Center of West Palm Beach free, quality primary health care services, navigation, and education services to uninsured and underinsured low-income Palm Beach County residents. Areas of care include chronic disease management, mental health, vision, and women’s health.

Community Partners of South Florida partners with communities to change the odds for children and families facing social, emotional and financial adversity.

COMPASS offers a site-based mentoring program that serves lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or questioning (LGBTQ) youth.

Connect to Greatness matches young African American men with a male mentor to empower and inspire them to be leaders.

CROS Ministries serves the hungry in Palm Beach and Martin Counties by increasing access and availability of nutritious food through food pantries, a hot meal program, and produce recovery.

Digital Vibez empowers youth in diverse and underserved communities through dance fitness, technology, and the arts.

The Dive4Vets Foundation teaches combat-wounded military veterans to dive for rehabilitative purposes.

El Sol’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the residents of Jupiter by providing services primarily to day laborers, their children and families.

Epilepsy Alliance Florida offers quality, free medical and case management/coordination services to individuals with epilepsy who would not otherwise have access to treatment.

Faith Hope Love Charity, Inc. strives to end homelessness in the veteran community.

Families First of Palm Beach County provides permanent housing with support services to homeless families with disabilities. Families First of Palm Beach County also links high-risk pregnant women to needed pre- and postnatal care as well as monitoring and follow-up services.

Family First of Palm Beach County strives to promote family unity, community safety and beautification, and provide wellness, cultural and educational programs for residents of Lake Worth West.

Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County promotes self-sufficiency and improves the quality of life of migrant/seasonal farmworkers and other people in need through education, advocacy, and access to services.

The mission of Alpert Jewish Family Service is to serve the community and fulfill its obligation of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).

The Fuller Center provides affordable childcare and well-rounded support system with comprehensive, family-centered care.

The Florida Fishing Academy teaches basic fishing skills, water safety, problem-solving and relationship building strategies, providing career development and job readiness skills.

FLIPANY aims to build health equity through healthy meals, nutrition education, mentored physical activities, and wellness initiatives.

For the Children has become a safe haven and trusted resource for parents seeking a positive, nurturing environment free of violence, drugs and negative peer pressure.

Forgotten Soldiers Outreach supports America’s deployed military service members to ensure they are not forgotten by sending them care packages overseas.

Fort Freedom offers holistic and wellness-based services to minimize veteran suicide rates and help alleviate effects of PTSD.

Friends of Fisher House provides a “Home Away from Home” to military servicemembers, veterans, and families.

Grandma’s Place provides support to parents/caregivers of children with special needs to maximize each child’s safety and success.

Grey Team’s mission is to help reduce and eliminate PTSD-related veteran suicides.

Gulfstream Goodwill Industries strives to change lives through housing, training, education, and employment.

Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to serving those who serve by providing affordable home ownership opportunities in Palm Beach County.

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies aims to nurture healthy births and families by meeting the physical, emotional, economic, and social challenges of pregnancy and infant wellness.

Help Our Wounded supports and promotes the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress.

The HERD Foundation provides equine-assisted activities to improve the mental health and well-being of military veterans.

HomeSafe creates safer, more productive lives for infants, children, young adults, and families.

Inner City Innovators provides mentoring and programming dedicated to empowering and inspiring inner-city youth to embody the change they want to see in their communities.

Jeff Industries’ Mission is to improve people’s lives by pioneering services that sustain effective mental health.

The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County delivers outreach, education, consultation, free legal services, interventions, in-depth case examination, workshops, and educational materials to both military veterans and low-income individuals in Palm Beach County.

The Literacy Coalition is committed to ensuring that every resident of Palm Beach County can read.

Milagro Center ensures the social and academic success of underserved children and youth through cultural arts, living values, academic support, and mentoring.

The Palm Beach County Food Bank is committed to being a strong leader for the other stakeholders and organizations that join us in addressing the issues surrounding hunger in Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach County Medical Society Services increases access to quality health care for the uninsured. Individuals with urgent medical needs connect to specialists and other medical service providers willing to serve the uninsured at no charge.

Pan-Florida Challenge assists in providing West Palm Beach elementary students with nutritious weekend meals during the school year.

Path to College transforms and connects communities one driven student at a time.

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services provides services such as food distribution and creates opportunity for social-emotional health and interpersonal skills by participating in a nurturing, stable relationship with a mentor.

Student ACES inspires and develops teenagers and young adults to become individuals of character, honor and integrity through our character education programs.

T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society connects high school students interested in medical and STEM careers with ethnically and culturally diverse healthcare professionals to encourage and support a culturally competent medical workforce.

Take Stock in Children’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty for low-income, academically qualified students by providing opportunities for a post-secondary education.

Arc is changing the conversation around disabilities by defying definitions, inspiring possibilities and improving the lives of the people we serve, their families and our community.

The Arc of The Glades offer various services and activities for adults who have cognitive and developmental challenges. Helping them learn new skills, find jobs, and gain a better life is what we aim for.

The mission of The Glades Initiative is to improve the coordination and effectiveness of the health and human service delivery system in the Glades area of Palm Beach County.

The Lord’s Place transforms lives by providing solutions that break the cycle of homelessness for the most vulnerable and neglected in Palm Beach County.

The Salvation Army offers housing for eligible male Veterans at the agency’s Center of Hope complex. Supplemental services include intensive case management, clothing, transportation, and life and job skills training, among others.

The Volen Center enhances the well-being of South Florida seniors by educating and advocating on their behalf, and by providing door-to-door transportation to seniors and adults with disabilities.

Urban League of Palm Beach County is focused on empowering communities and changing lives by providing education, housing, employment, and health opportunities to ensure self-reliant and better outcomes.

Vita Nova is a safe bridge to independence for former foster care, LGBTQ and other homeless youth through supportive housing, education, employment and life skills training.

Wounded Veterans Relief Fund provides emergency financial assistance and professional services to qualified, disabled Florida Veterans to save lives and keep families together.

XCEL Strategies exists to fuel young people with a purpose and passion to reach the fullness of their potential through a network of wise, seasoned, and trained mentors.

Youth Empowered to Prosper develops the mindset and skillset of challenged youth ages 13 to 22 through mentorship and real-life experiences focused on character-building, education and leadership, job and money management, uplifting others and personal wellness.

YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.